Pain with intercourse can occur for many different reasons. A thorough physical examination helps to identify the source and lead to a solution.
Common Causes for Pain with Intercourse
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Pelvic adhesions
- Adenomyosis
- Pelvic congestion
- Atrophy or dry vaginal tissues
- Pelvic floor muscle spasticity/
pelvic floor dysfunction - Pelvic infection
- Vulvodynia and vestibulitis
- History of trauma/abuse
About Painful Intercourse
Pain with intercourse can occur for many different reasons dependent upon anatomic or pathologic source. Some of the more common reasons are:
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Intraabominal/pelvic pathology: Endometriosis, fibroids, Pelvic adhesions, Adenomyosis, pelvic congestion etc.
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Atrophy or dry vaginal tissues (read more about vaginal dryness)
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Pelvic floor muscle spasticity/pelvic floor dysfunction
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Pelvic infection
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Vulvodynia and vestibulitis
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History of trauma/abuse
A thorough exam by us can help to lead to the source and solution.